Ruvento Ventures

Ruvento Ventures Pte. Ltd. is a venture capital and incubation firm based in Singapore, established in 2011. It specializes in direct investments and fund of fund investments, primarily targeting early-stage technology companies. The firm focuses on sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things, bioengineering, and various technologies that disrupt traditional industries. Ruvento's investment strategy includes supporting projects that have completed research and development or require minimal additional time to reach market readiness, typically investing between $0.05 million and $0.5 million per project. It also has an incubation program in Singapore that offers funding in two stages: up to $0.04 million for proof-of-concept and up to $0.16 million for commercialization. Ruvento Ventures aims to bridge markets in Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States with opportunities in Asia, particularly in China, India, and Indonesia. The firm operates additional offices in San Francisco and Shanghai.

Gene Berger

Venture Partner

Soltan Bichiev

Partner

Gene Smiith

Venture Partner

Alex Toh

Partner

Romanos Vetridis

CFO and Partner

Alexandra Zotova

Venture Partner

Past deals in Drones

Prenav

Seed Round in 2016
Prenav, Inc. specializes in developing automated systems for infrastructure inspection, leveraging advanced drone technology and AI. Founded in 2013 and based in San Carlos, California, the company’s innovative platform combines commercial drones, ground guidance robots, and sophisticated software to conduct precise inspections of complex structures such as cell towers, wind turbines, and bridges. Their technology enables drones to navigate with centimeter-level accuracy, allowing for the inspection of critical components like bolts and cabling, while also capturing detailed imagery to create accurate 3D models of industrial assets. This approach significantly enhances safety and efficiency by replacing traditional inspection methods, which often involve climbing or scaffolding, with automated, cost-effective solutions. With a strong team of experts in robotics and computer vision, Prenav is focused on addressing fundamental challenges in the field and expanding its capabilities for various industrial applications.

MegaBots

Seed Round in 2016
MegaBots, Inc. is a company based in Berkeley, California, that specializes in the manufacture of giant piloted humanoid fighting robots inspired by science fiction, video games, and movies. Founded in 2014, MegaBots creates 15-foot-tall robots that engage in arena combat, firing cannonball-sized paintballs at speeds exceeding 120 miles per hour. The battles feature dramatic elements such as armor panels being torn off, smoke and sparks emanating from the robots, and the eventual collapse of the machines until only one remains standing. In addition to its robotic creations, the company operates an online store that sells merchandise including T-shirts, logo stickers, unlock codes for games, and art posters, catering to fans of the genre and eSports enthusiasts.

Vantage Robotics

Seed Round in 2016
Vantage Robotics, LLC, founded in 2013 and based in San Leandro, California, specializes in the development and manufacture of camera drones. The company's flagship product, Snap, is designed for capturing high-quality aerial photos and videos while simplifying the user experience. This innovative flying camera has received significant attention, achieving over $1 million in pre-sales and securing a landmark FAA waiver for commercial operations near people. Vantage Robotics aims to address the $7 billion camera drone market by offering differentiated technology that enhances usability. Major companies, including prominent retailers, have expressed interest in distributing Snap, with projected annual sales exceeding $100 million. Vantage began shipping Snap in the second quarter of 2017, and it has garnered positive reviews since its launch. The company has attracted investments from notable figures in the drone industry and venture capital firms.

Birdi

Venture Round in 2015
Elegant Smart Home Products. The Birdi Smart Detector is a combined smoke & CO alarm + air quality monitor.

Drone Box

Seed Round in 2014
Drone Box is an open-source flight data recorder that provides an airspace and risk management solution for the stakeholder in the UAV sector. It offers its third party solution to drone fleet managers, insurers, and regulators. Drone Box coupled with its proprietary SaaS solution enables ecosystem players to access data and jurisdiction-specific insurance policies. It was launched in 2014 and is based in Central Region, Singapore.
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